Associate Procurement

Spirit AeroSystems • Wichita, KS

4d • $54,550 - $83,650

About The Position

This role is at Spirit AeroSystems, Inc. a wholly owned subsidiary of The Boeing Company, supporting Spirit’s Commercial Business Units (“Spirit Commercial”). Spirit Commercial designs and builds commercial aerostructures, including for Boeing Commercial Airplanes, one of Boeing’s three business units and the premier manufacturer of commercial jetliners for decades. Spirit Commercial’s core products include fuselages, pylons, nacelles and wing components, with a focus on innovative composite and aluminum manufacturing solutions.

Requirements

• 2+ years of experience in a supply chain role, preferably within the aerospace or manufacturing industry
• Bachelor degree in Finance, Business, Supply Chain or other relevant course of study preferred. An MBA is a plus.
• Knowledge of MRP Systems, SAP preferred
• Microsoft Office, specifically Word, Excel, PowerPoint
• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written

Nice To Haves

• Excellent Data analysis skills a plus
• Knowledge/experience with/in manufacturing and manufacturing process a plus
• High energy, dynamic personality with an ability to effect change

Responsibilities

• Responsible for synchronization of a supply chain for obtaining goods and services for the company.
• Interfacing with internal and external customers and suppliers to ensure quality parts are delivered, to the right place, at the right time.
• Acts as an authorized agent of the company with responsibility for managing supplier-related activities and authority to commit company resources through contracts, agreements, and purchase orders.
• Develops requests for quotations and proposals, analyzes supplier responses, negotiates and awards contracts, and manages post award supplier activities.
• Interfaces with internal and external customers and suppliers.
• Manages inventory levels, purchase orders, and supplier performance.
• Monitors customer inventory demand and material assets to optimize total supply chain planning.
• Incorporates planning decisions from customers and suppliers to reduce material and product variability and arrive at optimal solutions.

Benefits

• We strive to deliver a Total Rewards package that will attract, engage and retain the top talent.
• Elements of the Total Rewards package include competitive base pay and variable compensation opportunities.
• We also provide eligible employees with an opportunity to enroll in a variety of benefit programs, generally including health insurance, flexible spending accounts, health savings accounts, retirement savings plans, life and disability insurance programs, and a number of programs that provide for both paid and unpaid time away from work.
• The specific programs and options available to any given employee may vary depending on eligibility factors such as geographic location, date of hire, and the applicability of collective bargaining agreements.
• Pay is based upon candidate experience and qualifications, as well as market and business considerations.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees